Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is about 17 kilometers or 11 miles southeast of the city. Several Airlines serve this City of Roses from the US, Canada, Europe, and within Mexico. International Connections are usually via Mexico City or Puerto Vallarta half an hour away. For airport transportation offers shared ride shuttle van service to and from any place in the metropolitan area. For details phone +52 33 1578 0421 in Guadalajara Mexico or send an e-mail to gusmelor@gdltours.com.

The major domestic airline is Aeroméxico, with flights linking the city. Smaller regional airlines operate in different parts of the country. Traveling between destinations within the country often involves changing planes in Mexico City. Schedules, fares and routes all are subject to change. All arriving pasengers muste present valid proof of citizenship and their filled out tourist permit (distributed on the flight) No visa is necessary for US citizens (as of 2013) Although policy keeps changing to enter Mexico, generally anyone with US visa and their passport in sufficient to enter as tourist. (Check before you purchase your airline ticket). Present your enter to the Immigration ounter before proceeding to the baggage claim area.

The last stop is Mexican customes; make sure your declaration form is properly filled out. Mexico uses a random ¨Red Light – Green Light¨ system. If you have nothing to declare, you will be asked or directed to push a button. If the light is green you may proceed without inspection. If the light flashes red your luggage will be routinely searched. If you do not declare items over and above what is allowed and pay all applicable duties and are then caught by a red light, you will be fined. (This process takes between 1 – 2 hours after you arrive)